Who Is Number One in the NHL?
The NHL regular season is over and the playoffs are underway. So, who is number one in the NHL?
The Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently the best team in the NHL. They have the most wins, the best goal differential, and they have been dominating their opponents lately. Tampa Bay is led by their captain, Steven Stamkos, who is one of the best players in the league. The Lightning also have one of the best goaltenders in the league in Andrei Vasilevskiy. Tampa Bay is a complete team and they have a real chance to win the Stanley Cup this year.
They have the best record in the NHL
The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently the best team in the NHL with a record of 43-11-4. They have a strong offensive core led by captain Steven Stamkos, who is currently second in the league in goals scored with 33. They also have one of the best defensive players in the league in Victor Hedman, who is third in the league in ice time per game. In addition to Stamkos and Hedman, the Lightning also have Nikita Kucherov, who is third in the league in points, and Andrei Vasilevskiy, who is fourth in the league in save percentage.
They have the best power play in the NHL
The Tampa Bay Lightning have the best power play in the NHL. They have a 26.8% success rate with the man advantage, which is almost three percentage points higher than the second-ranked team. The Lightning’s power play is so effective because they have a deep and talented roster that can score from anywhere on the ice.
They have two of the best forwards in the league in Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov, who are both dangerous when they have the puck on their sticks. They also have a great defenseman in Victor Hedman, who is an excellent playmaker from the blue line. The Lightning are a well-rounded team that is dangerous in all areas of the ice, and that makes them one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup this year.
They have the best penalty kill in the NHL
The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently the best team in the NHL with a record of 49-11-4. They have the best penalty kill in the NHL, killing 86.8% of their penalties. They also have the best power play in the NHL, scoring on 26.8% of their power plays.
The Vegas Golden Knights
They have the best home record in the NHL
The Vegas Golden Knights have been on an absolute tear lately, winning 12 of their last 14 games. They’ve been especially dominant at home, where they have the best record in the NHL.
The Golden Knights are currently first in the Pacific Division with a record of 43-20-5. They’ve been led by stellar play from goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, who has a .931 save percentage, and forward William Karlsson, who has 30 goals and 26 assists.
With just over a month to go in the regular season, the Golden Knights appear to be positioning themselves for a deep run in the playoffs. They’ll be a team to watch out for come April.
They have the best road record in the NHL
The Vegas Golden Knights have the best road record in the NHL. They have an incredible 28-9-2 record away from home. This is a huge accomplishment, as it is very difficult to win on the road in the NHL.
They have the best goal differential in the NHL
The Vegas Golden Knights have been absolutely dominant this season. They have the best goal differential in the NHL, and they have yet to lose a game in regulation. They’re easily the best team in the league right now, and it’s not even close.
The Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are currently leading the NHL with a record of 32-14-4. This is an impressive feat, considering that they are a relatively new team. The Predators have a strong defense and a great goaltender in Pekka Rinne. They also have a deep lineup of forwards, led by captain Filip Forsberg. The Predators are a well-rounded team and appear to be poised for a deep run in the playoffs.
They have the best defense in the NHL
The Nashville Predators have the best defense in the NHL. They have allowed the fewest goals against and have the best goal differential in the League. Their goaltending has been excellent, and their defensemen are some of the best in the business. The Predators are a force to be reckoned with, and they will be a tough team to beat in the playoffs.
They have the best offense in the NHL
The Nashville Predators have the best offense in the NHL. They are averaging 3.27 goals per game. The next closest team is the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are averaging 3.24 goals per game. The Predators also have the best power play in the NHL, converting on 24.1% of their opportunities with the man advantage.
They have the best goal differential in the NHL
The Nashville Predators have been incredible this season and they currently have the best goal differential in the NHL. They have a +41 goal differential, which is nine goals better than the second best team in the league, the Tampa Bay Lightning.
This success is largely due to their stellar defense. They have only allowed 2.33 goals per game, which is the best in the NHL. They also have an excellent penalty kill, killing off 83.3% of their penalties, which is also the best in the NHL.
Offensively, they have been led by their captain, Roman Josi, who has 50 points in 50 games. He is followed by Filip Forsberg, who has 47 points in 50 games. Viktor Arvidsson rounds out their top three scorers with 45 points in 50 games.
The Nashville Predators are currently first in the Central Division and they are on pace to win the Presidents’ Trophy for having the best record in the NHL. It will be very interesting to see how they do in the playoffs this year.
